Robert Gene Kozak

April 4, 1931 - March 27, 2021

Robert Gene Kozak, 89, of Thomas Twp., our beloved husband and faithful friend passed away on March 27, 2021 at Covenant Hospital, with his wife, Nancy, by his side. Robert was born on April 4, 1931 in Saginaw, the son of the late Isadore and Helen (Pretzer) Kozak. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Robert was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a Saginaw City Policeman, prior to going to work for General Motors, where he retired in 1986 after 20 years of service. Robert married Nancy J. Wintermeyer on September 25, 1976, and they shared 44+ wonderful years together. He and Nancy enjoyed traveling the U.S., and especially liked to visit historical places on the East Coast. They also spent time in Florida during the Winter months for many years. Robert liked motorcycles, had a passion for cars and attending auto shows, and was known for always keeping his cars clean and shiny. He was an avid amateur photographer and took beautiful pictures and he had a nice camera collection. Robert appreciated fine art, classical music, and nature. He liked to take daily walks. He loved his pet cat, Zippy, was loyal to his friends, and had a wonderful sense of humor. Robert leaves to carry on his legacy, his dear wife, Nancy; sister-in-law, Donna Wintermeyer; nephew, Mark (Mary Lynn) Wintermeyer; grandnieces, Lauren Olson (Dan), Kerry Thorson (Travis); grandnephew, Matthew (Tricia) Wintermeyer; great-grandniece, Dylan M. Thorson and great-grandnephew, Carter Thorson; cousin, Gloria Novak. Robert was preceded in death by his nephew, Dean Wintermeyer; brother-in-law and best friend, Charles Wintermeyer; grandnephew, Eliot Wintermeyer, aunts, uncles and many cousins. Robert’s family will be present to receive visitors on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and again at 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services (formerly Reitz-Herzberg) 1550 Midland Road, Saginaw, Michigan. Interment will be held privately at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Saginaw Animal Shelter, American Heart Association, or a charity of the donor's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.